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    Safe Harbor Seafood

    4.3 (902 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SAFE HARBOR SEAFOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Inside view from the bar.
    Sarah M.

    Neat little seafood restaurant in Mayport near the St. John's ferry where you'll find the catch of the day and more prepared just as you like it. It's a busy location but well organized and if you're lucky you may just find a spot at the bar where dine-in and take-out orders are processed. We enjoyed quick, clean and kind service here and will definitely be back to try other choices. Casual seafood, but some things lacked a basic flavor profile you'd expect (crab dip- cold and tasteless). Shrimp and redfish were good, but their tarter sauce tasted like just mayo, and the coleslaw was bland as well - neither sweet (which I don't like) nor tart as I would have expected and preferred. The hush puppies were good though. Think I'll try something grilled next time. Nice spot on a lovely spring day.

    Stacy J.

    I think I've been eating here since the beginning of time! The food is always so consistently wonderful! It is fresh and the flavor is popping! I let the cashier know that I'm gluten free and he immediately put it on my receipt and they prepared my fish in a totally separate pan. Which I appreciate so much! I opted for the sweet potato fries which is new on their menu and they were so good! Here's the worst part.. they come with hush puppies. I have to tell you these hush puppies are the best tasting ones I've ever had in my entire life but they are not gluten free. I cannot resist them because they are just absolutely amazing. So I end up eating them anyway. Anything I've ever gotten there in the last 20 years has always been good and the scenery is beautiful and it's very relaxing to eat there!

    Seafood display
    Kathy H.

    We stopped here on the way to the St. John's ferry. Large location near the river with an incredible variety of seafood, both fresh and frozen. They have their own branded seasonings and other items. Very friendly staff! Quick and easy to purchase what we needed. We will be back!

    Shrimp Louie Salad
    Nicole S.

    What a pleasant surprise of a spot. Lots of amazing seafood and they got stonies. It was cold out so I had a "clam chowder" and a shrimp Louie salad. The chowder was the salad was a deconstructed not so great version of a Louie which in my opinion should have the dressing mixed in and be in a bowl but it was served on a tray. Sitting outside is so nice with the fishing boats bringing in their catches of the day. I gotta get back there and try the lobster roll

    Gumbo and cider

    Very fresh seafood. Busy place but line moves fast and service is quick, cooked to order. Got a pound of local shrimp which were good but not great. The blackened fish tacos were delicious and simple - cream, tortilla, fish, pico and shredded lettuce. My husband had the gumbo and fish & chips and both were very tasty! The fish and batter was just like he got in the UK!

    Nice, relaxing evening dinner.
    Yani M.

    Definitely this restaurant is not what it used to be. Portions are smaller, shrimp taste was rubbery and fish wasn't fresh. Hush puppies were good. It is always nice to sit down and enjoy the view. Service can be improved, ordering and eating were rushed. This was my favorite restaurant to eat seafood. I traveled from far away just to eat here, sadly that's not the case now. I will not be returning.

    Mayport shrimp basket
    Audi

    I always get the shrimp basket here so fresh . The service is fast and it has a great outdoor sitting area overlooking the fishing boats.

    Lilliana C.

    Stumbled upon Safe Harbor the other day when Singleton's was closed and I'm so glad we did! We opted to sit at the bar over ordering at the counter. The restaurant itself was clean, bright, decorated with large airbrushed fish on the walls while animal planet played on the TV. The service was good, he gave recommendations and was attentive while we were there. We opted to split two of the specials - mango redfish and mahi reuben. The mango redfish was amazing - blackened to perfection and complimented by the sweet mango & red pepper salsa.

    Oysters and clams
    Tim O.

    Good place. The oysters were a bit overcooked. Nice size portion of oysters. The clams were okay but only a few came with the meal. The chowder was very good. Service was friendly.

    Ira B.

    I was pretty unfamiliar with the Mayport area until a neighbor posted about their wonderful trip online. My wife and I stopped by Mayport to see the area and grab a wonderful lunch at Safe Harbor seafood. We shared a shrimp basket and an oyster basket, sat out back by the waterfront and had a beautiful afternoon! The service was wonderful, and there were many different places to sit - indoor bar side, indoor tables, or outdoor as we selected, which was beautifully shaded on a warm summer afternoon. The views are great, and for those who want to take the ferry and head north towards Amelia Island, this is a wonderful place to stop for a quick bite. For a fun experience and great food with a beautiful view, you can't beat Safe Harbor!

    Kelly T.

    My husband suggested we go to this restaurant for lunch today and I'm so glad he did because it was a great idea. It is located in the Mayport area right on the St. John's River. There is usually a line to order at the counter and then they bring your food to your table. They have both indoor and outdoor tables. The outdoor tables overlook the water and the fishing boats. The menu offers various types of seafood, including shrimp, fish, clams, oyster and scallops platters. I opted for the Mayport fried shrimp platter. It came with 12 good sized shrimp, two hushpuppies, Cole slaw and fries. It was really good. My husband had the fried oyster platter and loved his as well.

    View from the outdoor dining

    I was in town in February and a friend brought me. I enjoyed a blackened shrimp Po' Boy that's was stuffed full and delicious. We sat outside and had a beautiful view!

    Ice chest filled with seafood from their market across the street!
    Bethany M.

    THE BEST SPOT FOR CATCH OF THE DAY SEAFOOD IN ALL OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. Growing up in south Louisiana, good seafood is my forte & is hard to find. Just about every time I go there's a line outside of the door, which may seem frustrating for some, but it's a good sign for all food lovers. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The ordering style is different than your average restaurant - everyone stands in line places their order, then finds their own table. They also have a seafood market across the street where you can go and buy different things to take home and cook yourself. I took my dad here back when he was still with us, and even though hes deathly allergic to shellfish, they accommodated him & his allergies & he absolutely loved the experience. I would give this place a 10000/10 if I could!

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    18 days ago

    Good seafood at a good price! Good customer service and I also enjoy the view of outside! Will be returning! :)

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    It's been two months since I was there, but the food and service were both very good. I did have a bird steal something off my plate

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    Love the food!! Good time watching the commercial boats and shrimp boats come in. Food is kind of pricey, but it's expected.

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    The fish is always fresh. It is a fun, casual place. It's a very populated hidden spot.

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    Safe Harbor Seafood Market is a great place to shop for fresh seafood of many varieties! This…read moremarket carries all the fish, shellfish and many other items like the sauces and spices to make all of your seafood meals special! It is very popular as is the restaurant that bears nearly the same title across the street. I've picked up fresh shrimp on a couple of occasions and some whiting. Safe Harbor is pretty spacious inside, has a nice parking lot with pretty easy entry into the store. I'm very impressed with the many varieties of sauces and spices they carry. It appears they like to make the best ones available to the customers. If you want some merch, yes, there is one area that carries t-shirts and other accessories. Also, those who work the counters and check-out are very friends and supportive when you have questions. For many, it's a pretty long drove here, but they come anyway! I will say that the cost of fresh fish can be pricey, and it is here. But you're pretty much going to get some of the best in seafood offerings in Jacksonville. It's worth the trip to get here! Recommend: HIGH

    I've been coming here for years just haven't done a review. The best seafood market! But for me, I…read morecome here for their Mango Mama Seasoning! It is the absolute best. Especially on salmon! My son loves it and will not salmon any other way! Their restaurant across the street is very good too. Still the best fried shrimp in town for me! But I've never ordered anything from there that wasn't good. The market has a big variety and it's clean and well maintained.

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    The seafood is fresh and very good ,but I was very surprised at the girl working the counter.She…read morewas very flirtatious with my husband.She was showing a lot of skin and just seemed ti be trying to hook up with him right in front of me.She had no respect or honor about herself .Now my husband wants to by fish from there all the time just to talk to her.Even though she said she was engaged to be married.She flirts with men to get them to come there to buy fish .Business must be bad in Lake City if business owners are resorting to this tactic.Be glad when she gets married and moves to Canada.I honestly don't like this girl at all ,the way she looks at men like they are a piece of meat.Seriously ,I don't understand why she just can't be professional and just sell the fish.I mean it's all too much .She is not professional at all.I would not recommend this business to anyone.

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    We rode to Sandollar this weekend as part of a scenic motorcycle trip that included the Mayport…read moreferry across the St. Johns River--great ride, and this spot was a perfect stop. We had a group of about 15 people, and they handled us surprisingly well. They got us seated quickly on the shaded patio, which made a big difference on a beautiful Florida day. The views alone are worth the visit--watching the ferry go back and forth and seeing fishermen out on the water added to the whole experience. Food-wise, the blackened flounder sandwich was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. Service was solid across the board, especially considering the size of our group. Between the ride, the atmosphere, and the food, this turned into one of those outings that just hits right. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

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